Datong weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C, with around 5 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Datong. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
23°C
Average low
9°C
Rainy days
5 days
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September
What to do in Datong in May
Whatever the weather, Datong rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Yungang Grottoes cave exploration
Buddha sculpture photography
Ancient cave temple climbing
Nearby Hanging Temple visits
Archaeological museum tours
Mountain hiking trails
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
-1C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
February
2C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
March
10C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
April
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May (you are here)
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
28C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
August
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
Recommended
September
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
November
6C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
-2C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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